by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UMCP is in the top 1% of the country for grade specific ed students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $47,052. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,527 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,099.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
The grade specific ed program at UMCP awarded 115 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 171 |
| Educational Administration | 67 |
| Special Education | 29 |
| Student Counseling | 28 |
| Educational Assessment | 14 |
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